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One of the most important things you should do to make your history paper great is to work on a coherent and strong introduction. Start off your paper with something that stimulates and challenges the mind of your reader. Get rid of any garbage; you do not want to bore your reader by showing him or her that you have nothing of substance as far as the history topic is concerned. Start your paper by getting directly to the point. Your opening sentence should tell your reader what you are going…

This past summer, I read a book so incredible that I don't know where to start, so I'll just put the wedge in somewhere and start prying. I recently purchased one of those Kindle bundles where you get a dozen or so books for 99c. This one was Gears & Goggles: A Steampunk Collection. …

I have been away for the season but I am returning with hopefully happy news. Although my current London publisher will not be bringing out my second volume of Kiy's adventures, an American based publisher will be-- Details will be forthcoming as soon as an agreement is finalized--

However, this new publisher will insist that I step, ever so gingerly, into the aether's most dark world of infernalism (Social Media)

It is very important to, first of all, understand the topic before you can think of the contents to put across in your application essay. There are a number of topics that colleges have agreed upon for candidates to focus on when applying for changes in the various institutions of higher learning. It is important the topic if you don’t want to lose your chance to be picked.

You may be asked to evaluate a significant experience, an achievement or a risk that you had to go through, or a…

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was interesting in more ways than one. We saw some interesting things like the rain that waited until the Cup is over to show its face, as well as how much enthusiasm for football Croatian president has. However, besides these amusements, the central place among World Cup curiosities belongs to the VAR system. FIFA decided to introduce the new review system which was designed to improve fair play and help the referee reach an honest…

Whether you are a high school, college or university student, you have to be equipped accordingly with necessary writing and reading skills so that you can excel in your academic career. Not only do these skills…

I've been looking up articles about Steampunk, specifically, costumes. It seems like many who dress up also create a fictional character and back story to compliment their attire. With that being said, I think I have a working idea for my own character.

I think I will introduce myself as " Doctor Cornelius Emmett Fuzzey ". I would be a scientist / inventor who flies in my own time-traveling airship. Not sure what the end result of my costume will look like, but blinky lights and a jet…

Note: This is a continuation of blog posts I made on the old Steampunk Empire site, which vanished along with it. They concerned some very strange coincidences surrounding my CR&A (Calloway, Regnad, & Associates) series of stories. Rather than try and recreate those posts, I'm just going to pick up where they left off.

A key event in the formation of the group that becomes CR&A occurs at a world's fair type of event scheduled to begin in May of 1905, in the…

Does it bother you why teachers and lecturers give you bunch of essays to write? Do you wonder why can’t they make it oral? The answer is simple. Tutors understand the basic ways of helping students express themselves logically. Getting better scores is essential,but it is not all. When you write essays, you learn how to express yourself coherently;you develop your vocabulary, writing skills and adopt a personalized writing style. You cannot acquire all these skills in an oral setting.…

Well today I visited the grave of Major General Arthur James Lyon Fremantle of the Coldstream Guards. He visited the Confederacy and witnessed Gettysburg. His journal is a wonderful read that brings history alive. I felt I owe him as I have used him as a character in my story for the Port Reprieve / Scribblers Den Anthology duo out at the end of the year (2018). If you are in Brighton England do call by at the Woodvale Crematorium and Cemetery it is an oasis of Victoriana Best as ever…

Although bank credit cards are a relatively recent innovation, typically marked by the establishment of the “businessman’s Diner’s Club card” in 1950, U.S. society has historically depended upon the availability of consumer credit. For example, farmers depended on store credit before the harvest of their crops in rural America, whereas industrial workers were issued “script” for purchases in the company store that were later deducted from their wages. Significantly, both forms of consumer…

Now that you have successfully completed your dissertation draft, you should probably be happy and relax. You should not rush at editing your dissertation immediately after finishing the last sentence. Schedule some time when you will revisit your work and edit it.

However, before you submit your paper, here are a few things to do.

Begin editing

There is a big difference between proofreading and editing. Proofreading is centered more on the form while…

Before you find your dream job, there are certain assessments you need to undergo in school. These valuations might be practical and other exams related to your discipline. While in school, students are expected to study hard to ensure they pass exams. However, not every student likes sitting for an exam mostly when they know that they have not prepared for it properly. Other students feel like their entire life is centered in studying endlessly.

Technology is changing every aspect of life today. It is currently applied to education, healthcare, finance, and production systems. In particular, modern technology has influenced and changed education by bringing in the use of laptops, smartphones, and tablets making…

One of the most challenging tasks is to submit a well-researched work. Not all students possess the writing and analytical skills. Contacting writing sites for essays has remained a great challenge to students. All the sites are striving to be at the top of the industry without putting into consideration the welfare of the clients. The writing agencies will help you with any kind of essay. Get British essay…

It is true, green products will get more and a lot more popular over time. You acquainted with have drive for miles, many extra miles, solution of your way and sift through store after store for quality green food items but, cease to! Grocery stores will have more hip to offering green food items. Here are a few green grocery shopping tips to consider with you next time you living green grocery shopping!

The evolution of video games is fascinating. When compared to other entertainment mediums, video games have drastically changed in just a short period of time. In thirty years, the games have changed from basic pixel graphics to complicated 3D environments art and models. The people who get the most credit for video game development are programmers and designers because they are involved in the creation of virtual worlds and other amazing things. However, if you…

I am so excited to finally have this book available. It was a 3 year process, with a move to New Mexico and some health issues thrown in. But it's finally done!

Here's the synopsis:

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Edda Kareana is tired of fighting.

Humanity survives in a handful of communes spread across the equator. Orbital debris rains down on the land, furthering the destruction of the environment, and remaining cities. Some are blessed with a Meta, and each is trained to use their psychic…